Inclusion and Engagement Assistant
De Aston School, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RF9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8:15am to 3:45pm. 39 weeks per year + 5.6 weeks paid holiday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £21,027
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an important and rewarding role within our pastoral team, where you will support students who may need additional guidance to engage successfully with school.
You will work closely with colleagues to provide targeted support, helping students to manage behaviour, overcome challenges and re-engage with learning. Through your work, you will contribute to creating a calm, supportive environment where all students can thrive.
We are seeking a positive, proactive individual who is passionate about helping young people succeed and ready to play a key role in supporting students across the school.
The successful candidate will:
- Build strong, professional relationships with students, supporting them to engage positively with school life
- Demonstrate calmness and resilience when responding to challenging situations, with the ability to de-escalate effectively
- Show a genuine commitment to promoting positive behaviour and inclusion across the school
- Work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a consistent approach
- Be organised and detail-focused, able to maintain accurate records and contribute to student support plans
- Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, families and external agencies
- Have experience working with young people (ideally in a school or similar setting)
- Hold GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) and have good ICT skills
Working in partnership with staff, families and external agencies, you will help ensure that support is consistent, tailored and impactful—making a real contribution to students’ day-to-day school experience.
What the school offers its staff
At De Aston School, you will join a supportive and welcoming community where staff are valued and encouraged to develop.
We offer:
- A friendly, inclusive school environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do
- A dedicated and experienced pastoral team, providing strong support and collaboration
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work–life balance
- The opportunity to work in a school with a well-established reputation for both pastoral care and academic success
- A positive and ambitious culture underpinned by our ethos: Believe. Strive. Achieve.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About De Aston School
- School type
- Academies, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 998 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- De Aston School website
- Email address
- vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01673840828
De Aston is an ambitious, high achieving, academy which believes in exceptional progress for all students and consequently we enjoy an outstanding reputation based on academic success and leadership along with a vibrant and positive atmosphere.
Arranging a visit to De Aston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk.
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